Local Official Candidates Named for Several Positions
Judge Charles R. Milford of Logan and Prosecutor Fred S. Purnell of Van Buren head a slate. William Colvert runs for Representative, Elwah J. Earl of Davis seeks Auditor, Fry Bryant of Troy for Clerk, and Clint F. Hesler of Mill Creek vies for Commissioner 2nd Dist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Purnell
van Buren
William Colvert
Logan
Elwah J. Earl
Davis
Clint F. Hesler
Mill Creek
Arbie Owen Mystery Sparks Local Inquiry
Residents ask who is 18 W. Owen and why the address appears in multiple queries. Officials note confusion over a single property listing and urge clarity in records.
Big Forest Fire Burns Timber in Pacific Northwest
A large forest blaze sweeps the northern peninsula of Washington and parts of Wisconsin destroying valuable timber and leaving many residents homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penninsula
Washington
Wisconsin
Senate Passes Rate Bill in Near Unanimous Vote
The Senate approved the rate bill by an almost unanimous margin with only three dissenters. The nay votes came from two elderly Alabama senators and Ohio's Foraker, the single railroad senator to oppose the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Alabama
Foraker
Ohio
Covington urged to back interurban proposal
The note urges Covington to keep the interurban project in view and mobilize broad local support. It calls for a strong Commercial Club led effort to show public interest and action from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Commercial Club
James W. Dunbar Announces Third District Congress Candidacy
James W. Dunbar a noted New Albany businessman officially seeks the Republican nomination for congress in the Third district. Republicans hope to ride party rift between Cox and Zenor factions to victory this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Dunbar
New Albany
Congress
Cox
Zenor
City and Township Seek Interurban Line Subsidy
The towns urge a subsidy to any company that will complete an interurban line to the city within eight months. A guarantee may be offered to cover election costs if construction occurs on a set schedule. The township would not lose public funds and calls for immediate proposals to show public good faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis
Indianapolis editor Purpy freed on bond amid habeas corpus bid
Fred L. Purpy editor of the Indianapolis Sun was released under $500 bond after a thirty day jail term and $250 fine for contempt of court by Judge Fremont Alford. His attorneys challenge the legality of the order and seek habeas corpus proceedings as criticism grows. Purdy has faced scrutiny for actions linked to an indictment against Chief Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Purpy
Indianapolis Sun
Fremont Alford
Leathers, McMasters
Carter
Purdy
Alford
Alf
Labor Day liquor sale ban upheld by appellate court
The court reversed a lower court ruling in the Curtis Sheltor case from Greenfield, upholding Labor Day as a legal holiday and enforcing the liquor sale prohibition. Judge Wiley writes the legislature’s designation honors labor, protects public morals, and urges courts to apply the law as written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Sheltor
Greenfield
Wiley
Shoes of all sizes at J Loeb’s Stores
Shoes of every size and quality available at J Loeb’s Stores with wide selection for men women and children. Customers can find affordable bargains and durable options in a bustling downtown location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Fowler Republican weighs Democratic state row and leadership
The Fowler Republican assesses the state committee as a choice of evils arguing O'Brien aided Tom Taggart to seize the state for Parker and gain the national chairmanship. It notes distrust among Democrats toward Taggart and predicts future harmony with the people before the 1908 outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
O’brien
Tom Taggart
Parker
J. W. Holtzman
Democratic Editorial Association
State Committee
Taggart
Jeffersonville
Congress
Zenor
Cox
Local Shoppers Spotlight Skirts At J Loebs Stores
Dr Pearlman of Stone Bluff returns home after a postgraduate medical course and resumes practice. Dr Frank Luke and family of Petersburg visit briefly. Mrs J M Martin attends Williamsport Commencement, returning home the next evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pearlman
Stone Bluff
Frank Luke
Petersburg
Bryant
J. M. Martin
Williamsport
Farm loan office advertises savings with L P Little Covington
Robert Keller of Coal Creek called Tuesday afternoon. He said his three boys have measles and he missed the reunion. The note promotes L P Little office on the south side square Covington Indiana for farm loan savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Little
South Side
Suare
Covington
Ind
Robert Keller
Coal Creek
Dr Laughlin visits Evansville relatives Sunday
Dr E D Laughlin of Evansville visited grandchildren and friends over Sunday and returned home Monday noon. Major Irvin and party, wintering in California, came home last week after a pleasant stay in the sun and earthquakes. George D Cook and wife spent Sunday in Montgomery county for their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Governor Hanly issued a Decoration Day proclamation naming Wednesday May 30 as the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Laughlin
Evansville
M. Mayer Jr
Irvin
California
Wiater
Geo. D. Cook
Mrs. Cook
Montgomery County
Hanly
Veedersburg News Sees Improved Appearance Under Editor Berry
The Veedersburg News reports progress under Editor C. M. Berry with new material and display type. The edition notes better borders and layout and wishes Berry continued prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
C. M. Berry
Bro. Berry
The Taming of the Shrew at Cardiff's Hall
The performance presents Katherine Minoia and Petruchio in Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew with a cast listing Petruchio and Katharine and scenes set in Padua Verona and Petruchio's country home. The plot follows Katherine's temper and Petruchio's courtly force to a resolved union. Also notes Veedersburg high school graduation exercises and Baccalaureate at U B church with Rev Reed and Dr Bryan addressing.
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Katherine
Petruchio
Padua
Italy
Katherine Minoia
Nonce
Veedersburg
City Opera House
U. B
C. S. Reed
Bryan
Excursion to Detroit by Wabash Line
The Wabash line offers a weekend excursion to Detroit on Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27. Trains depart Covington at 5 p.m. with a round trip fare of 3 dollars. The trip is described as a pleasant outing and a practical test of your eyes. A. C. Fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Line
Detroit
Covington
Prohibition Convention Predicts Crim Victory in Nomination
In Indianapolis on May 22 Rev. A. L. Crim of Montgomery county is predicted to win the nomination for secretary of state at the ongoing Prohibition convention. The battle for the post is described as spirited and competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
A. L. Crim
Montgomery County
Local Merchant Appeals to Graduates for Commencement Purchases
Advertises merchandise for graduates with emphasis on ready stock, low prices, and large discounts. Encourages callers to visit for commencement needs.
Memorial Day Invitation for Covington Orders 1906
A committee on invitation extends a cordial invitation to all patriotic civil and fraternal orders and their auxiliaries in Covington Indiana to participate in the Memorial Day exercises on May 30 1906. Signed by W W Evans A N Clark E M Boord and J A Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Ind
Fremont Post No
Supreme Court Denies Writ of Supersedeas in Sherrick Case
The Indiana Supreme Court denied the writ of supersedeas in the case of David E. Sherrick ex auditor of state now serving a Michigan City sentence for embezzling 120000. The petition merely showed denied with no reasons given. Critics questioned trial fairness citing juror Louis Heid's pretrial opinion.
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Supreme Court
David E. Sherrick
State
Michigan City
Sherrick
Petiticans
Louis Heid
Decoration Day Exercises Parade and G A R Ceremonies
Decoration Day events begin 1 30 p m Wednesday May 30 Troy Encampment G A R leads parade from the public square to Old Cemetery for traditional decorations with flowers and colors. Mayor Jones to preside with invocation song and Gettysburg proclamation followed by oration and benediction by local clergy and orchestra.
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Troy
Mellott Corner
Public Square
Washington St
Third
Liberty
Old Cemetery
Ma ‘Ilk
Liberty Sixth
Sixth
Hington
Washington
M. BE
Church
Verna Glasscock
Pds
J. H. Palmer
Indicted Ex-Preacher and Congressman Tied to Ubero Scheme
In Boston May 16, Ferdinand E Borges, ex convict and business manager of Ubero Plantation, faces trial for conspiring to steal 550000 from Ubero Plantation and 700000 from Consolidated Ubero Plantation. Ex-congressman William D Owen also faces similar charges as the case unfolds among many listening stockholders. Witness CP Sampson recounts arranging Ubero stock with Owen and Borges in Kittery Maine, noting fraud and misleading land claims in Mexico.
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Boston
Ferdinand E. Borges
Logansport
Ind
Ubero Plantation Company
Consolidated
Mexico
Borges
Willian D. Owen
Indiana
Owen
Chase
Ubero
C P. Sampson
Suffolk Bar
William D. Owen
Kittery Me
Sampson
Wiley
Indiana Ubebo Company
Stansbury Nominated For Judge By 21st Circuit Republicans
The Twenty-first Judicial Circuit Republicans met in Oxford on Tuesday and nominated Representative Stansbury of Williamsport for Judge. Benton and Warren counties contributed delegates, with Stansbury winning by a three vote margin as early support shifted after McAdams withdrew. The two counties combined produced about fifteen hundred Republican votes, signaling a strong, safe majority for Stansbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-first Judicial Circuit
Oxford
Stansbury
Williamsport
Warren County
Benton County
McAdams
Benton
Ishem
Pike Township
Fountain
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Ayer
V.c. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Republican Peoples Paper
T. A. Clifton
Wee
Fred A. Sims
John C. Billheimer
Oscar Hadley
Wer
James Bingham
Edward Fitzpatrick
F. A. Cotton
W. S. Blatchley
Joseph Stubbs
First District
James H. Jordan
Per Mear
Leander J. Monks
Co. C. Hadley
Ward H. Watson
Daniel
W. Comstock
M. Rabb
Frank Roby
Republican County
Charles B. Landis
Charles R. Milford
Fry Bryant
S. McIrvin
VanBuren
John R. Hardesty
Guy F. Spining
Jackson
J. Fred Param
Col. W. Sentman
Phillp D. Grubbs
Wabash
James W. Ellis
Cain
A. N. Hendrix
Horace Gray
Richland
James G. Warfield
H. Elwell
David Babb
Frank C. Baird
James C. Claypool
Shawnee
Wabash Portland Cement
G. W. Wil- Mame
Arrbie
W. D. Owen
Republican
Cardiff
Petruchia
Verona
Earl Romine Baptista Minoia
Clifford Board
Baptista
Lucile Harlow Red
Harry Miles
Ferrell Williams Gula
Clinton Miles Curtio
Lua Cade Nathaniel
Forest
Frank Adamson
Peter
McMannomy Coffing
Lee Richardson
Ferrell Williams
Baptist
A. C. Fears
W. W. Evans
A. N. Clark
E. M. Boord
J. A. Harvey
O.S. Jones
M. Boord
ANA
Ubero Francis
Congressman
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